2017 Build-Off Challenge - OFFICIAL CONTEST THREAD, Race to "914 Day" Options

[914forme]

November Update:
Build thread: All the details and extras are here, part Duex starts on Post 263

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - See build thread for the bonus details and photos!
1. Started working on the front spoiler

2. started working on front radiator mounts, fuel tank, and A/C installation.

3. Started fitting the front Tangerine Camber plates and mounts.

CHALLENGES
Trying not to rework everything several times. Seems like I am cursed by the goods. Instead of a boulder, I redo 914 fabrication. Truck keeps breaking down, have not made ti to the gas supplier to pick my welding gas cylinders. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

VENDORS
Nothing Purchased

Some pictures

[tygaboy]

November Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296900

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - See build thread for the bonus details and photos!
1. Closed all factory hole in the longs, filled e-brake cut out in prep for:
Custom long stiffeners installed!
2. Lower fire wall support pads fabbed and installed.
3. Carbon fiber long cover blanks fabbed
4. drive line test fit in prep to relocate it 1+ inch forward


CHALLENGES
Time. Or lack thereof... I lost a week to recovery from skin cancer surgery. Then there was Thanksgiving. Not that I'm complaining about time with family! Just that I didn't get as much done as planned.
There were no real build challenges, just a lot of tedious fitting and plug welding.
In general, as with most projects, each step seems to take 30% - 50% more time than I expect. And it doesn't help that I've changed my mind about a few things. This means I spend time designing and fabbing only to toss it. Again, no complaints. It's actually a part of the process that I enjoy - it's just not efficient.
It really drives home the "Don't quit your day job." comment!


VENDORS
Renegade Hybrids - LS kit and Boxster 6 speed kit
- Impressive product quality and GREAT customer support
Van Bebber (my local metal supplier)

[CAMshaft]

CAMshaft Build November Update

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=297659



Accomplishments:

Remove front bumper and headlights
Remove glass, trim, seals and most of the instruments
Begin to uncover the issues in the floor
Disassemble motor
Gauge refurbish

Next steps:

Continue floor work
Remove remaining parts. Tank, rest of IP, rear bumper and lenses

Challenges:

Rust
Fiberglass
One broken bolt (e-brake) and two stripped trim screws
Lost sleep and emotional distress

Vendors:

Ace hardware



I got the case split to take inventory of what I have and create a list of what I need to get it built back up. One thing I found when I removed the brand new bearing that had been installed was that the hole for the dowel was elongated and will need to be addressed. I measured the bore on the case to make sure that it hadn't been bored but it appears to be factory spec.







As mentioned before, the floor and rails had glass mat along the perimeter which pretty much only meant that it was covering something nasty. The question was how bad was it.... well, I know the answer to that now.

Before and after breaking away the glass. I'm fortunate that whomever did this did not prep the surface well so it came off in big chunks. It's luck that this didn't end with someones ass sliding along the road. One very poor weld was found in this repair which was a piece of angle iron tacked in one spot to bridge the gap between the inner firewall and floor. From what I can tell the rear pans are repro's (no tar, no access hole) The front are still original. Everything was buttoned together with a combination of... wait for it... rivets, tin, metal tape, duct tape and fiberglass. A petty good picture of this car's past life is coming into focus.















This picture of all the things that don't belong in the car is a perfect metaphor for what my brain feels like when I think of the huge hill that I am at the bottom of.




It's probably out of order but with a huge list of things to to I grabbed some low hanging fruit and got going on odd jobs that will need to be done at some point anyway. Cleaning up these parts is low risk, high reward and gives your spirits a bit of a boost after being neck deep in rust and fiberglass.



As she sits now.

[Curbandgutter]

November 2016 Update:

Link to my build http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=206845

Accomplishments:

Completed tying in the rear tube frame to the suspension jig. Cut out about 160 lbs of steel, Started to complete the front end

Hurdles:

The front strut assembly stuck out above the front hood by about 3 inches. Had to do some research to be able to lower the front struts and not negatively affect the suspension geometer.

Goal for December:

Complete the front end tube frame and install suspension.

[tygaboy]

November 2016 Update:

Link to my build http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=206845

Accomplishments:

Completed tying in the rear tube frame to the suspension jig. Cut out about 160 lbs of steel, Started to complete the front end

Hurdles:

The front strut assembly stuck out above the front hood by about 3 inches. Had to do some research to be able to lower the front struts and not negatively affect the suspension geometer.

Goal for December:

Complete the front end tube frame and install suspension.

Rudy - I just LOVE your build... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Keep up the great progress!

[Darren C]

Steve, just a quick bump....it's November now and I still haven't had my 2016 Challengers Tee shirt, despite asking numerous times now????

Any news on my 2016 Challengers Tee shirt Steve?
It's December now and I wondered if Santa would deliver.

[Curbandgutter]

Rudy - I just LOVE your build... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Keep up the great progress!
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Thanks Tygaboy! I'm enjoying yours as well. I'm stealing your carbon fiber cover for the longs. I'm going to leave my longs open since they are no longer being used to resist bending. Now they are being used to carry the shear forces from the floor diaphragm only.

[jd74914]

November Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=227430

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Procured transmission from '12 WRX. Also pulled a bad center diff from an older WRX transmission for cutting/welding into a 2WD lockout so I can sell my good center diff.

2. Picked up some more parts:
- New-to-me JRZ rear shocks courtesy of 914forme (Stephen). Pretty excited about these!
- Nice expansion tank for cooling system (eBay ex-NASCAR deal)


CHALLENGES
Time! Same problem as last month; October/November are tough time months since most of the conference deadlines for me are in December. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

VENDORS
Maddog Motorsports - Front way bar reinforcement (thanks for the Black Friday deal!)

[Dion]

DECEMBER UPDATE
More of the same. Cutting & grinding.
Removed lower inner left firewall.
Removed all of driver side sill.

GOAL: Start sandblasting as soon as new compressor arrives.

VENDORS: Restoration Design, 914Rubber.com (for new heater lever cable and E brake boots

[Dion]

Progress

[Mitox]

So, for my 1 day late November posting I am much further behind than desired, though the turn of events may be beneficial after all. I had planned to have the project body mods completed, and the body in my garage by the first week of November. Unfortunately, it is still a 3hour drive away.

Planning, preparation, anticipation, and more planning have consumed my free time this month. A couple weeks ago my wife asked how I would be able to work in the garage with all of the 914 parts lying around; I jokingly responded saying the parts would be stored in the spare room, to which she said "good idea". After I recovered from the initial shock, I made sure to not discuss the issue any longer and proceeded to comply with her wishes. All parts are now comfortably resting in the house.

My second project was to find an air compressor for free or as close to free as possible. With "free" as the goal, I wasn't extremely picky. I found a little used, one stage, 60 gallon unit for $100. With the 220V line and other accessories, I spent around $250, but that's still cheap.

I think I'll be able to go get my project's body soon. I need to find a welder now; I'm thinking about a Lincoln, but I don't know anything about welders.

Oh yeah, I started cleaning up the BB exhaust that I removed from my 3.2 engine. I'll sell this soon.

[JmuRiz]

November Update

Challenges
Still semi-sick, this flu/cold/plague just won't go away totally. Biggest challenge this month is finding time/energy to get serious work done, so I'm sticking with parts accumulation and organization

Progress
- I got good news from my engine/trans builder friend on the transmission. Said it's the best 901 transmission he's seen. But the previous builder used too much heat on the 2nd gear dog ring, so it wll only need the following to make it /6 stout:
o - new 2-5 gear synchro hub
o - billet intermediate plate
o - billit side cover
o - typical seals etc et
o - putting it back together

- The engine is still kind of a mystery, since it was sitting for so long. It was soaked in Marvel Mystery Oil for a week to see if we could get the leak-down test to look better. A bit better, but no dice.
o - ring sealing seems worse than valve sealing
o - will need new valve guides, could change sealing ability by tapping on the valves when under pressure
o - will have to pull the heads to see how the pistons and cylinders are.

Fingers crossed they aren't too bad and just need valve guides and rings...but we'll see You never really know what you have until you get in there, but we're going with an approach of tearing down only as much as needed. With these mag-case engines you don't want to rip it apart unless totally needed!

- I did get some wheel storage and parts storage racks built late in the month. This will really help me organize/inventory my parts accumulated over 9 years!
- Talked with ScottyB about getting a can of paint mixed up so I can paint the interior. Pictures will show why I need to paint it...for a good/worthwhile reason.
I really need to start my own build thread to add more details

Vendors
- Local Audi guy that sold me my new parts/family hauler!!! New Family/Parts Hauler
- Eric Wills: trans and engine wizard
- Home Depot, Amazon

[3d914]

3d914 - 914 SHO Build / November Update

Build Thread: Challenge 2017 starts on page 25

Great to see all the cool progress others are making. Keep it up guys.

Accomplishments:
Body Panels

• Fit and welded right panel cutout
• Repaired left replacement panel
• Fit and tacked left panel cutout

Rear Trunk

• Designed, had cut, and flanged mounting brackets for rear trunk hinge
• Built ABS air box for air intake

Challenges:
Mostly just life & short winter days. Need to finish back patio flagstone, and now my daughters car threw a rod and will get a replacement JDM motor. So next couple of weeks won't be very productive on the project.

Pictures:

Intake air box
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-1191-1480016063.jpg)

Left panel fit and tacked
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-1191-1479086426.jpg)

Mounting brackets cut & flanged
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-1191-1480716866.jpg)

[RJMII]

November update:

I just remembered that I signed up fr the 2017 challenge and started cleaning out the garage so I can bring the car back inside.

Main accomplishments from 2016 challenge: I gathered parts. This year I hope to do something with them other than load them in the trailer and haul them around.

[Garland]

2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux

December Update: Michigan Build

Michigan Build 2017 Link

2017 Build progress :

Refirbushed the pedal set.

Unexpected challenges:

Cold weather.

Vendors:

Performance products

Progress Pictures:

Heres a few shots. See the Build link for more, and the whole story. Thanks for the look.

[3d914]

3d914 - 914 SHO Build / December Update

Build Thread: Challenge 2017 starts on page 25

No major progress this month. Been working on kids' cars.

[Mitox]

Now that I have an enclosed garage, I finally relocated the 914 where I can work on it at home.

Progress:
- Removed the front suspension
- Started stripping the bottom searching for shiny metall

Issues and Discoveries:
- Found up to a quarter inch of body filler in the passenger front wheel well. I've removed most of it, and so far haven't found why I was there.
- So far I have only found minor surface rust that can be removed with an abrasive disc. The fender flares added the the car had more surface rust on the back side than any other part of the car which is over 40 years old.

Plans for January:
- Remove the rear suspension
- Finish stripping the bottom to the metal
- Determine the best coating to use on the bottom. Thinking about using Picklex and Epoxy primer.

[tygaboy]

December Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296900

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - See build thread for the bonus details and photos!
1. Lower fire wall supports installed
2. Lower fire wall sheet metal fabbed
3. Sheet metal for closing in fire wall fabbed
4. Initial console design prototype complete
5. Relocated drive line forward ~1.5": modified engine mount and designed/built spacers
6. Trunk mods/reinforcements mocked up


CHALLENGES
Time. Or lack thereof... (I see a recurring theme)

Everything. Takes. Far. Longer. Than. I. Think. It. Will. (Another recurring theme)

Plus, I'm constantly distracted by "something else I want to do" to the car. I get started on something then look at another area of the car and start messing with it and the next thing I know, it's the end of the day.
This isn't helped by the fact that I have no plan. I get into working on something and come up with what I think will be some cool, new custom touch so it's a bit of "one step forward, .675 steps back". (did I mention I tend to be overly accurate and self-critical?) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

With 1/4 of the available Challenge time now gone, I'm starting to think 9/14/17 may be an ambitious date to achieve my target goals. However, I will press on!!!

VENDORS
A shout out to Harbor Freight! I'd go broke without them and their value-priced angle grinders and cutoff wheels! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[Curbandgutter]

No major progress this month. Holidays, weather and work has kept me from getting much done.

[914forme]

December Update:
No update this month, traveling for work, holidays, and spent the last 12 days helping my father clean his garage means nothing absolutely nothing happened on my 914 this month.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
None!!!

CHALLENGES
Lucky nothing that I could not handle, truly blessed.


VENDORS
Spoke - reverse light LEDs, could not pass up his special pricing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)